Asbestos in Alabama

Alabama’s industrial past, particularly in shipbuilding and construction, led to significant asbestos use. Numerous workers and residents faced potential exposure. Historical records indicate asbestos was prevalent in shipyards, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities across the state. While naturally occurring asbestos is limited, industrial applications were widespread. Documented asbestos sites include:

  • Alabama Drydock & Shipbuilding Company (ADDSCO) in Mobile.
  • U.S. Steel Fairfield Works in Birmingham.
  • 3M Decatur Plant in Decatur.
  • Alabama Power Gorgas Steam Plant in Parrish.
  • Sites around the Alabama Army Ammunition Plant in Childersburg.
Alabama Asbestos Exposure

Known Asbestos Job Sites in Alabama

Explore 1454 known asbestos sites and job-sites across Alabama.

Job SiteCityState
Ninety-SixMobileAL
Nixon MineReece CityAL
Nordahl GriegMobileAL
Norfolk Southern RailroadBirminghamAL
NorinaMobileAL
Normal & Industrial InstituteTuskegeeAL
Normandale Shopping CenterMontgomeryAL
North Alabama HospitalRussellvilleAL
North Alabama TurnSheffieldAL
North Alabama TurnBirminghamAL
North BrothersHuntsvilleAL
North BrothersMontgomeryAL
North BrothersTuscaloosaAL
North BrothersBirminghamAL
North BrothersCottontonAL
North Carolina FinishingMobileAL
Northern Alabama Coal Iron & RailwayTalladegaAL
North PointMobileAL
Northside MallDothanAL
Nylon IndustriesBirminghamAL
Ocean HunterMobileAL
Old Cotton MillMobileAL
Old Sanders Cotton MillMobileAL
Olin CorporationMobileAL
Olin CorporationChildersburgAL
Olin CorporationMcIntoshAL
Olin CorporationBrentAL
Olin CorporationBirminghamAL
Olin KraftMonroevilleAL
Opelika FoundryOpelikaAL
Opelika ManufacturingOpelikaAL
Opelika MillsOpelikaAL
Osborn IceFlorenceAL
Oswego TransporterMobileAL
Overseas TravelerMobileAL
Owens CorningMadisonAL
Owens CorningHuntsvilleAL
OzarkMobileAL
Pacific ExplorerMobileAL
PacmerchantMobileAL
Palmer & LawrenceBirminghamAL
Palo DuroMobileAL
Pan ConnecticutMobileAL
Pan DelawareMobileAL
Pan GeorgiaMobileAL
Pan Oceanic TransporterMobileAL
Pan PennsylvaniaMobileAL
Pan VirginiaMobileAL
Partlow State SchoolTuscaloosaAL
Pate StevedoreMobileAL

Were You Harmed by Asbestos Exposure in Alabama?

If you or a loved one is sick or passed away due to asbestos, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Alabama law protects victims of asbestos exposure. We can assist you in understanding your legal options.